Saguaro High School AD resigns after allegedly sending inappropriate texts to student
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Saguaro High School athletic director Lucas Ackerson is out of a job after he allegedly sent inappropriate text messages to a middle school student. The Scottsdale Unified School District voted unanimously Tuesday to accept his resignation. On Nov. 25, a middle school student and her...
Man accused of golf club thefts tried selling gear online, Glendale police say
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Glendale police say a man is facing multiple felonies after allegedly stealing expensive golfing equipment in a string of thefts at two sporting goods stores in October. He’s suspected in similar crimes throughout the Valley. Authorities said Connor Joseph Burgess, 31, was arrested on...
Phoenix community comes together to support pastor killed in crash
Pastor Rodger Loar was hit, killed by a car in uptown Phoenix last week. Stephanie Duprey reports on the legacy and loved ones he left behind.
Arizona legislator proposes pay raise in exchange for stricter term limits
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An Arizona lawmaker thinks she can get votes to approve a pay raise for legislators in exchange for tougher term limits. Democratic Rep. Stacey Travers from Phoenix has filed a new bill that would raise the salary for state lawmakers from $24,000 to $35,000 a year. She’s offering something in...
‘Tianyu Lights Festival’ brings larger-than-life lanterns from China to Arizona
An Li, event manager, gives ABC15’s Nicole Gutierrez a tour of the walkable nighttime festival that promises visitors exciting new sights and unforgettable experiences at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.
Family loses everything in Thanksgiving Day fire, community rallies to help
A Glendale family is working to rebuild their lives after a devastating fire destroyed their apartment on Thanksgiving Day, which also happened to be 8-year-old Bella's birthday.
Apollo High School gives back during Turkey Tuesday fundraiser
Students and staff from Apollo High School give back to the community during the Turkey Tuesday fundraiser.
Retiree to retirees: Don’t clog the grocery aisles
When I was working, I vowed that when I retired I would never go in a grocery store after 5 p.m. on weekdays or at any time on the weekend. It was frustrating to stand in line behind all those retired people (mostly seniors) who were able to grocery shop during the day when the working class cannot.
Phoenix police use pepper balls to stop fights at First Friday event
Phoenix police used less-lethal pepper ball launchers to break up four large fights during the First Friday arts event on Dec. 5 in downtown Phoenix, authorities said. Police said the fights involved multiple people but did not release details about what prompted the disturbances or how many individuals were...
Man in county jail after four-hour standoff with Scottsdale Police
A man is in the Maricopa County Jail on an array of charges, including domestic violence, after an approximately four-hour standoff with police Dec. 6. Andrew M. Shadid, 54, is facing charges of

















